GMDSS Handbook
 
 
Annex - 8
COM Circulars relevant to the GMDSS
 
Annex 8-1 COM/Circ. 70/Rev.1 31.05.90 Questionnaire on the maritime distress system
Annex 8-2 COM/Circ.96 18.04.84 Recommendation on the exclusive use of VHF channel 70 (156.525 MHz) for digital selective calling.
Annex 8-3 COM/Circ.99/Rev .3 30.05.90 NAVTEX Service
Annex 8-4 Com/Circ.100 16.05.88 Use of frequency 4,209.5 kHz for promulgation of maritime safety information (MSI)
Annex 8-5 COM/Circ.101/Rev .2 06.08.91 Recommendation on the early introduction of global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) elements. Information on manufacturers of type approved 406 MHz satellite EPIRBs
Annex 8-6 COM/Circ.102/Rev 03.07.91 Draft International SafetyNET Manual.
Annex 8-7 COM/Circ.103 31.05.90 Design and installation guidelines for INMARSAT Standard-C ship earth stations and enhanced group call (EGC) receivers.
Annex 8-8 COM/Circ.104 26.06.91 Coding of 406 MHz satellite EPIRBs
Annex 8-9 COM/Circ.105 16.07.91 Clarification of certain provisions of the 1988 SOLAS amendments of the GMDSS
Annex 8-10 COM/Circ.106 06.08.91 Testing of MF digital selective calling equipment installed for distress and safety by ships and coast stations
Annex 8-11 COM/Circ.107 05.08.91 Shortage of supply of 406 MHz satellite EPIRBs
Annex 8-12 COM/Circ.108 23.01.92 GMDSS operating guidance for masters of ships in distress situations
Annex 8-13 COM/Circ.109 23.04.92 Use of frequency 8,364 kHz for survival craft.
 
 
 
     
 
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